close out
Britishverb
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Also, close something out . Dispose of a stock of goods; end a business. For example, We are closing out all our china , or They've decided to close out their downtown branch . This expression is most often used in business and commerce but occasionally refers to other matters. [Late 1800s]
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close someone out . Prevent someone's entry or inclusion, as in No one will tell us about the merger—we've been closed out . [Second half of 1900s]
Example Sentences
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Brighton duo Royal Blood will close out this year's sessions on 30 October, but a surprise artist, who will perform just before them, is still to be announced.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Moderna shares rise to close out a week of wild swings.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Kavinsky performed the song to close out the 2024 Paris Olympics, performing with the French band Phoenix and the Belgian singer Angèle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
U.S. stocks advanced to close out a blockbuster quarter, marked by sharp gains in the technology sector on expectations for strong spending for artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
As soon as the water goes off in the bathroom, I close out of the email, out of my account entirely, and shut the computer with a snap.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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